Social security and health insurance in Slovakia - your rights and duties

Transcription

1 Social security and health insurance in Slovakia - your rights and duties for foreigners coming to Slovakia to study, teach or carry out research. (Based on the legislation and information valid in March 2014) SAIA, n. o., Sasinkova 10, Bratislava 1 Publication was created within the project EURAXESS Service Centers supported by the Ministry of Education, Research, Science and Sport of SR and by projects of the European Commission.

2 Levies into social insurance funds are not compulsory for doctoral students, although they may opt for Content voluntary insurance of defined percentage rates from the assessment basis of their choice. In case a labour relationship exists with a student, the work is carried out occasionally and is typically based Introduction on the concluded... Contract for part-time work of students. An employer is obliged to register an 3 employee, 1. Navigation i.e. student,... at the appropriate office of the Social Insurance Agency. The social 3 contributions 2. General are information paid both on by social the employee security and and health the employer coverage and in Slovakia are deducted... automatically as 7 per 2.1. below General table by structure the employer of health as a insurance percentage in of Slovakia the assessment... basis, which is usually the gross 7 wage Students General have structure right for of social a waiver security of the system social in Slovakia insurance (excluding premiums health (pension insurance) and... disability 9 insurance), 3. Information however on they social need security to inform and health the employer coverage in for writing STUDENTS about exercising... this right and file 10 a statement 3.1. General of exercising information this right for with all students one employer... only. 10 Benefits 3.2. from Information state social for support EU/EEA/Swiss - one citizens component... of the social security system in Slovakia, may be 13 used 3.3. by foreign Information nationals for citizens with permanent from states or that temporary have a bilateral residence agreement permit with on the Slovakia territory / other of the Slovak countries Republic... upon meeting specific conditions for entitlement Information on social security and health coverage for EMPLOYEES with regular or irregular employment contract General information Contract for all for employees part-time work... of students: Contract for part-time work of Information for EU/EEA/Swiss Students of secondary citizens schools... below 18 students: Students of secondary 16 years and earning less than 68 /month schools below 18 years and earning 4.3. Information for citizens from states that have a bilateral agreement with Slovakia / other and University students below 26 years more than 68 /month and countries and earning less than 159 /month * University students below 26 years 5. Information on social security and health coverage for RESEARCHERS and earning AND more UNIVERSITY than 159 /month TEACHERS without employment contract... ** General information for Employee all researchers... Employer Employee Employer 17 Public A. health Health insurance coverage... No (paid by the No No (paid by the No 18 B. Social security... state) state) 18 Sickness 5.2. insurance Information for EU/EEA/Swiss No citizens... No No No 19 Unemployment 5.3. Information for citizens from No states that have Noa bilateral agreement No with Slovakia No / other insurance countries Disability Other insurance regulations regarding No health insurance and Nosocial security... 3% 3% 21 Pension 6.1. insurance Health insurance... No No 4% 14% 21 Other: European Guarantee Health Insurance Card No (EHIC)... 0,25% No 0,25% 21 insurance Special cases related to health insurance Other: Accident No 0,8% No 0,8% 6.2. Social security insurance Social security coordination within the EU Other: Solidarity reserve No No No 4,75% Total Cross-border exchange of information 0%... 1,05% 7% 22,8% 22 *In case Social the security students for used migrant their right workers for a waiver... of the social insurance premiums, however they need to inform System the employer of social in security writing about in Slovakia exercising (excluding this right and health file a insurance) statement... of exercising this right with 25 one 7.1. employer Detailed only. structure of support EURAXESS **In case the Slovakia students... didn t use their right for a waiver of the social insurance premiums. 37 SAIA, n. o. (Slovak Academic Information Agency) Which of the social security and health insurance benefits are students in general entitled to? a. Health coverage (in Slovakia apart from the social insurance system) yes The public health insurance is obligatory for foreign students in Slovakia. The insurance is paid by the state for foreign students coming to Slovakia to study within a programme arising from an international treaty. In other cases, the student must arrange his/her health insurance with a commercial provider. 112

3 Introduction Information on social security and health insurance in Slovakia Aim of this brochure is to give you the university students, PhD students, university teachers and researchers in general coming to Slovakia an overview of the provisions of the health insurance and social security related to your stay in Slovakia. This guide will provide you with the information adjusted to your particular situation. If you need more detailed information on the system of social security in Slovakia, see chapter dedicated to its structure and description System of social security in Slovakia (excluding health insurance), page 25. For some specific explanations regarding the given topic (for example social system coordination within the EU), see chapter Other regulations regarding health insurance and social security, page 21. Please note that this guide is for your information only; it doesn t contain exhaustive information on the social security and health insurance, and it gives no right for claims or legitimate expectations of any kind. 1. Navigation Start with part I. and continue as advised in each answer you have given according to your situation: I. Are you a STUDENT? A. Yes Proceed directly to the chapters as per below specification. B. No Proceed directly to question II. Do you need general information on health and social coverage in Slovakia? 1. Yes for the general structure of the coverage in Slovakia, see chapter General information on social and health coverage in Slovakia, page No - for detailed information for all students and provisions according to your nationality proceed to the following questions. Do you need general information for all students on the health and social coverage? 1. Yes for information for all students see chapter Information on social security and health coverage for students, page No for detailed information according to your nationality proceed to the following questions. 3

4 Are you an EU/EEA/Swiss national? 1. Yes proceed to chapter Information for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens, page No proceed to the following question. Are you a third country national coming to Slovakia? 1. Yes proceed to chapter Information for citizens from states that have a bilateral agreement with Slovakia / from other countries, page 13 Note: To find out whether your country is on the list of countries, which have a bilateral agreement on social coverage with Slovakia, check the following web sites: 2. No proceed to the previous question. II. Are you an EMPLOYEE? A. Yes If you plan to work in Slovakia, your health and social coverage will also depend on the type of contract you will agree upon with your employer. Proceed directly to the chapters as per below specification. B. No Proceed directly to question III. Do you need general information on health and social coverage in Slovakia? 1. Yes for the general structure of the coverage in Slovakia, see chapter General information on social and health coverage in Slovakia, page No - for detailed information for all employees and provisions according to your nationality proceed to the following questions. Do you need general information for all employees on the health and social coverage? 1. Yes for information for all employees see chapter Information on social security and health coverage for employees with regular or irregular employment contract, page No for detailed information according to your nationality proceed to the following questions. Are you an EU/EEA/Swiss national? 1. Yes proceed to chapter Information for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens, page No proceed to the following question. 4

5 Are you a third country national coming to Slovakia? 1. Yes proceed to chapter Information for citizens from states that have a bilateral agreement with Slovakia / from other countries, page 17 Note: To find out whether your country is on the list of countries, which have a bilateral agreement on social coverage with Slovakia, check the following web sites: 2. No proceed to the previous question. III. Are you a RESEARCHER or a UNIVERSITY TEACHER? A. Yes Are you a researcher or a university teacher without an employment contract? If you plan to take out your research in Slovakia, you may move to Slovakia on the basis of a hosting agreement, invitation from a hosting organisation or external funding (e. g. granted scholarship) of your activities. Researchers and university teachers without employment in Slovakia are not considered to be unemployed, but as individuals having an employment contract or self-employment activities in another state. Proceed directly to the chapters as per below specification. Yes - Are you a researcher or a university teacher invited to work in Slovakia upon an employment contract? Researchers and university teachers invited to work in Slovakia on the basis of an Agreement on the performance of work or Contract for services (irregular employment contract), will contribute according to this agreements to the social and health security system. See provisions applicable to employees; proceed in the navigation to question II. B. No - Proceed to question I and II. Do you need general information on health and social coverage in Slovakia? 1. Yes for the general structure of the coverage in Slovakia, see chapter General information on social and health coverage in Slovakia, page No - for detailed information for all researchers and university teachers without an employment contract and provisions according to your nationality, proceed to the following questions. 5

6 Do you need general information on the health and social coverage? 1. Yes for information for all researchers and university teachers without an employment contract see chapter Information on social security and health coverage for researchersand university teachers without employment contract, page 17, 2. No for detailed information according to your nationality proceed to the following questions. Are you an EU/EEA/Swiss national? 1. Yes proceed to chapter Information for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens, page No proceed to the following question. Are you a third country national coming to Slovakia? 1. Yes proceed to chapter Information for citizens from states that have a bilateral agreement with Slovakia / from other countries, page 20 Note: To find out whether your country is on the list of countries, which have a bilateral agreement on social coverage with Slovakia, check the following web sites: 2. No proceed to the previous question. 6

7 2. General information on social security and health coverage in Slovakia In Slovakia, the social security coverage is based on occupational activity, not residence. The social security system falls under the competence of the Ministry of Employment, Social Affairs and Family of the Slovak Republic (www.employment.gov.sk). The Social Insurance Agency (www.socpoist.sk) and Central Office of Labour, Social Affairs and Family of the Slovak Republic (www.upsvar.sk) are the executive bodies. Health insurance in Slovakia is not included in the scope of social insurance. The healthcare system in Slovakia falls under the competence of the Ministry of Health of the Slovak Republic (www.health.gov.sk) General structure of health insurance in Slovakia Having health insurance is obligatory and a proof of health insurance is required also as a part of residence permit granting procedure. Before leaving their countries of origin, foreigners must make sure to be covered by their current health insurance also on the territory of Slovakia, or take out new insurance before or after arrival in Slovakia. Particular procedures apply depending on their personal situation, the length of stay and the terms of their current health insurance. They will either continue to be covered by the health insurance of the home country, or fall under the regime of the Slovak Republic. In both cases, it will be necessary to make specific arrangements for the continued health coverage. It is not possible to choose which country a person will be covered by. The country responsible for the healthcare depends on the employment situation or the place of residence, not nationality. Major applicable legislation: Act No 580/2004 Coll. on Health insurance, Act No 577/2004 Coll. on the Scope of health care provided on the basis of public health insurance. There are two types of health insurance in Slovakia: A. Mandatory public health insurance Holders of mandatory public health insurance are entitled to health care provision and all related services in compliance with the Act on Health Insurance. Public health insurance covers benefits in full or to a partial extent, depending on specific conditions. According to the Act on Health Insurance No. 580/2004 Coll., compulsory public health insurance applies to every person having permanent residence in the territory of the Slovak Republic. It also applies to a person who does not have permanent residence in the territory of the Slovak Republic, unless medically insured in another EU Member State or in a State Party to the European Economic Area Agreement and in the Swiss Confederation, and he/she is employed by an employer established or with a fixed establishment within the territory of the Slovak Republic; o this does not apply if you are employed in the Slovak Republic on the basis of the agreement on work performed outside employment, or 7

8 he/she is a student from another Member State or a foreign student studying at school in the Slovak Republic on the basis of an international treaty by which the Slovak Republic is bound. The compulsory public health insurance begins on the date of the facts set out above, or the date of obtaining permanent residence in the Slovak Republic. Within eight days of this date, the insured person is required to submit an application for public health insurance in a health insurance company. Currently there are 3 health insurance companies providing public health insurance in Slovakia: state health insurance company: Všeobecná zdravotná poisťovňa, private health insurance company: Dôvera, in Slovak only, private health insurance company: Union, B. Individual (commercial) health insurance Individual health insurance holders are entitled to health care services stipulated in the agreement with the Health Insurance Authority. Commercial health insurance is provided in compliance with special legislation (Civil Code). The scope of the health services is stipulated individually either as basic health care available to foreigners who cannot have the public health insurance; or supplementary insurance (above standard health care) or combination of both previously mentioned. Commercial health insurance is compulsory for everyone, who does not fall into the scope of the public health insurance. Commercial health insurance can be obtained from any provider, not necessarily a Slovak one. In case it is obtained from a foreign insurance provider, the contract must stipulate its coverage on the territory of the Slovak Republic and it must be translated into Slovak language by an official sworn translator. Information about commercial insurance companies in Slovakia is available on the following websites (on these websites you can find a list of insurance companies with their contact data): Slovak Insurance Association: Slovak Insurers Bureau: Insurance agencies portal: (in Slovak only) Example: University teachers from Poland and Ukraine are lecturing at a Slovak university on a basis of an employment contract. Which health care provisions will apply to them? The university in the position of an employer is based in the territory of the Slovak Republic. In case the teachers are not insured in another EU member state or in a state which is party to the EEA Agreement and in the Swiss Confederation, the compulsory public health insurance also applies to them, as they don t have permanent residence in the territory of the Slovak Republic. Within eight days of the signature of employment contract, the teachers are required to submit an application for health insurance in a health insurance company and on the day of entry into the employment to notify the employer of the chosen health insurance company. 8

9 2.2. General structure of social security system in Slovakia (excluding health insurance) The social security system in Slovakia is made of three main components: A. Social insurance a. sickness insurance sickness benefit, maternity benefit, benefit for nursing a sick relative, equalisation benefit, b. pension insurance the old-age insurance (old-age pension, early old-age pension, survivors pensions - i.e. widow s pension, widower s pension, orphan s pension), the disability insurance (disability pension, survivors pensions - i.e. widow s pension, widower s pension, orphan s pension), c. accident insurance d. unemployment insurance e. guarantee insurance There are two forms of pension insurance scheme: 1 st pillar (contributions to the state Social Insurance Agency, concurrent regime), which is mandatory and 2 nd pillar (old-age pension saving in pension management companies, capitalising regime). Participation in the 2 nd pillar is subject to one s own choice. There exists also a 3 rd pillar pension regime, which is completely voluntary and is meant as an additional old-age pension saving. B. Social assistance C. State social support child allowance (recurrent) child allowance supplement (recurrent) parental allowance (recurrent) child birth grant (one-off) child birth grant bonus (one-off) allowance to parents to whom multiple children were born (recurrent once a year) child care benefit (recurrent) alimony substitution (recurrent) allowances supporting alternative child care (various one-off and recurrent allowances funeral grant (one-off) The basic role of the social insurance system in Slovakia is the protection of the economically active population in the event of life contingencies. Mandatorily insured are employed and self-employed persons regarding the income out of business. Social insurance is financed by contributions; it is administered by the Social Insurance Agency (SIA). The system of social assistance allows citizens below the statutory subsistence minimum to receive substitute resources from the state in the form of benefits. 9

10 The system of state social support is devised to address particular life contingencies, including the birth of a child, child care, death of a family member and others. These benefits are financed directly from the state budget. Usually benefits from state social support are based on the condition of permanent or temporary residence in Slovakia, and not the income of the family or economic activity of a person and his/her family members. For each particular benefit of state social support there exist special conditions for entitlement, which have to be fulfilled. Major applicable legislation of the Slovak Republic: Act No. 461/2003 on social insurance Act No. 43/2004 on old-age pension saving Act No. 280/2002 on parental allowance Act No. 600/2003 on child benefit Major applicable legislation for EU/EEA Member States: Regulation (EC) No 883/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on the coordination of social security systems Regulation (EC) No 987/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 September 2009 laying down the procedure for implementing Regulation (EC) No 883/2004 on the coordination of social security systems 3. Information on social security and health coverage for STUDENTS 3.1. General information for all students A. Health coverage Public health insurance of students/phd students following regular studies in Slovakia is paid by the state (if the PhD study is at maximum of standard duration in a full-time PhD degree programme, the PhD student has not previously received PhD degree and is less than 30 years old). Foreign students are obliged to have health insurance (public or individual) during their stay in the Slovak Republic in compliance with the provisions of the Act on the Act No. 404/2011 Coll. on the Residence of Foreigners further amendments. A foreign student coming to Slovakia to study within a programme arising from an international treaty that is binding for the Slovak Republic is subject to public health insurance, the Slovak Republic being the payer of such insurance. The student shall submit the necessary documents certifying his/her study at a higher education institution in the Slovak Republic, its international status proved by the Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Sport of the Slovak Republic - to the chosen health insurance provider. Foreign students coming from the EU/EEA/Switzerland shall be holders of the European Health Insurance Card issued by the respective institution before leaving their country of origin. In other cases of foreign students coming to Slovakia, the student must arrange his/her health insurance with a commercial provider. B. Social Security Fulltime PhD students are considered to be students, not employees; hence a university is not in the position of an employer in connection with the social and health insurance of the PhD students. 10

11 Levies into social insurance funds are not compulsory for doctoral students, although they may opt for voluntary insurance of defined percentage rates from the assessment basis of their choice. In case a labour relationship exists with a student, the work is carried out occasionally and is typically based on the concluded Contract for part-time work of students. An employer is obliged to register an employee, i.e. student, at the appropriate office of the Social Insurance Agency. The social contributions are paid both by the employee and the employer and are deducted automatically as per below table by the employer as a percentage of the assessment basis, which is usually the gross wage. Students have right for a waiver of the social insurance premiums (pension and disability insurance), however they need to inform the employer in writing about exercising this right and file a statement of exercising this right with one employer only. Benefits from state social support - one component of the social security system in Slovakia, may be used by foreign nationals with permanent or temporary residence permit on the territory of the Slovak Republic upon meeting specific conditions for entitlement. Contract for part-time work of students: Contract for part-time work of Students of secondary schools below 18 students: Students of secondary years and earning less than 68 /month schools below 18 years and earning and University students below 26 years more than 68 /month and and earning less than 159 /month * University students below 26 years and earning more than 159 /month ** Employee Employer Employee Employer Public health insurance No (paid by the No No (paid by the No state) state) Sickness insurance No No No No Unemployment No No No No insurance Disability insurance No No 3% 3% Pension insurance No No 4% 14% Other: Guarantee No 0,25% No 0,25% insurance Other: Accident No 0,8% No 0,8% insurance Other: Solidarity reserve No No No 4,75% Total 0% 1,05% 7% 22,8% *In case the students used their right for a waiver of the social insurance premiums, however they need to inform the employer in writing about exercising this right and file a statement of exercising this right with one employer only. **In case the students didn t use their right for a waiver of the social insurance premiums. Which of the social security and health insurance benefits are students in general entitled to? a. Health coverage (in Slovakia apart from the social insurance system) yes The public health insurance is obligatory for foreign students in Slovakia. The insurance is paid by the state for foreign students coming to Slovakia to study within a programme arising from an international treaty. In other cases, the student must arrange his/her health insurance with a commercial provider. 11

12 b. Sickness benefit (in Slovakia part of sickness insurance within social insurance) yes/no Students can contribute voluntarily to the sickness insurance of social insurance fund. c. Unemployment benefit yes/no Students can contribute voluntarily to the unemployment insurance of social insurance fund. d. Parental benefit (in Slovakia present within 2 main schemes: maternity benefit as part of sickness insurance within social insurance obtainable after some minimum duration of insurance; and parental allowance, child allowance, etc. within state social support) yes/no Students can contribute voluntarily to the sickness insurance of social insurance fund. Different allowances within the state social support are available to students without the condition of being employed, if having permanent or temporary residence on the territory of the SR and upon completion of certain conditions. e. Disability pension (in Slovakia part of pension insurance within social insurance) yes/no In case a labour relationship in the form of a Contract for part-time work of students exists, contributions are mandatory for the employee and for the employer. (Students have right for a waiver of social premiums, however they need to inform the employer in writing about exercising this right and file a statement of exercising this right. In case of several contracts with different employers, they can choose only one contract, from which social insurance premiums will not be deducted, if meeting also stated conditions.) Students can also contribute voluntarily to the pension insurance of social insurance fund. f. Old-age pension (in Slovakia part of pension insurance within social insurance) yes/no In case a labour relationship in the form of a Contract for part-time work of students exists, contributions are mandatory for the employee and for the employer. (Students have right for a waiver of social premiums, however they need to inform the employer in writing about exercising this right and file a statement of exercising this right. In case of several contracts with different employers, they can choose only contract from which social insurance premiums will not be deducted, if meeting also stated conditions.) Students can also contribute voluntarily to the pension insurance of social insurance fund. g. Supplementary pension rights yes/no In case a labour relationship in the form of a Contract for part-time work of students exists, there exists a 3 rd pillar in addition to the mandatory 1 st and 2 nd pillar of pension regime, which is completely voluntary, meant as an additional old-age pension saving. h. Other (guarantee and accident insurance, and solidarity reserve fund) yes/no Guarantee and accident insurance, as well as the contribution to the solidarity reserve fund, are mandatorily paid by the employer in case there exists a labour relationship in form of a Contract for part-time work of students. Voluntarily pension insured persons contribute to the solidarity reserve fund. 12

13 3.2. Information for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens A. Health coverage For entitlement to medical treatment on the basis of health insurance in another EU/EEA member state or Switzerland, an EU/EEA/Swiss national shall present the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) to the health care provider. See more information on EHIC in the chapter Other regulations regarding health insurance and social security, page 21. Other foreign students/phd students from the EU/EEA/Switzerland, who are not medically insured in their home country and who are coming to Slovakia to study within a programme arising from an international treaty that is binding for the Slovak Republic, are subject to public health insurance, the Slovak Republic being the payer of such insurance. In other cases of foreign students coming to Slovakia, the student must arrange his/her health insurance with a commercial provider. B. Social security Fulltime PhD students are considered to be students, not employees; hence a university is not in the position of an employer in connection with the social and health insurance of the PhD students. Levies into social insurance funds are not compulsory for doctoral students, although they may opt for voluntary insurance of defined percentage rates from the assessment basis of their choice. Then if needed and upon fulfilling stated conditions, they may receive social security benefits. In case a labour relationship exists with a student, the work is carried out occasionally and is typically based on the concluded Contract for part-time work of students. An employer is obliged to register an employee, i.e. student, at the appropriate office of the Social Insurance Agency. The social contributions are paid both by the employee (old-age and disability pension insurance premiums) and the employer (pension insurance premiums, guarantee, accident insurance premiums and solidarity reserve fund premiums) Information for citizens from states that have a bilateral agreement with Slovakia / other countries A. Health coverage A foreign student/phd student studying in Slovakia according to an international treaty which is binding for the Slovak Republic, who does not have permanent residence in Slovakia and is not covered by health insurance in another EU/EEA Member State or in Switzerland, must also have arranged the public health insurance. In such case the health insurance is paid by the state. If the person does not fall into the scope of the public health insurance, commercial health insurance is compulsory since health insurance (public or individual) is compulsory in the Slovak Republic in compliance with the provisions of the Act on the Act No. 404/2011 Coll. on the Residence of Foreigners further amendments. This concerns students who are not EU/EEA/Swiss nationals, who do not have permanent residence in the Slovak Republic, and who do not study on the basis of international agreement binding for the Slovak Republic. A third country national (outside EU/EEA/Switzerland) is also obliged to provide a proof of concluded health insurance to the foreign police in Slovakia in compliance with the duties related to the temporary residence permit granting procedure. B. Social security Provisions on social security for citizens from states outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland are based on bilateral agreements on social security signed with the Slovak Republic. Therefore the rules 13

14 applied depend on the country of origin of the citizen. Currently, the Slovak Republic has signed and active international agreements with the following states: Australia, Canada, Croatia, Israel, Quebec, Republic of Korea, The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (as of 1960; succession to Belarus, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan), Ukraine, and former Federal People s Republic of Yugoslavia (as of 1957; succession to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia). The list of the bilateral treaties can be found at (in Slovak only) for detailed information on the provisions. Citizens from third countries, which Slovakia does not have a signed and active international agreement with, have rights resulting from the social security system of Slovakia only in case the person has signed a work contract with an employer permanently residing in Slovakia or in case they perform self-employment activities in Slovakia. Foreign nationals with permanent or temporary residence permit may contribute to the social insurance system on a voluntary basis and if needed and upon fulfilling stated conditions, may receive social benefits. 4. Information on social security and health coverage for EMPLOYEES with regular or irregular employment contract 4.1. General information for all employees A. Health coverage When a foreign national takes up employment with an employer who has permanent residence in the Slovak Republic or commences to perform self-employment activities in the Slovak Republic, he/she becomes subject to mandatory public health insurance in the Slovak Republic, while the contributions will be paid both by the employee and the employer (or self-employed person) and deducted automatically by the employer (or self-employed person). B. Social security Any foreign person employed on the basis of a work contract on the territory of the Slovak Republic for the period appointed by the employer or a self-employed person performing activities on the territory of the SR, is subject to the Slovak social security system and must pay contributions to the compulsory insurance funds as if he/she was a national of the Slovak Republic (self-employed is mandatory insured only if fulfil conditions regarding the income out of business). The contributions are paid both by the employee and the employer and are deducted automatically as per below table by the employer as a percentage of the assessment basis, which is usually the gross wage. The employer has also the duty to register the foreigner with the Social Insurance Agency (SIA) at least a day before commencing the employment relationship (regardless of whether the relationship is in the form of a regular or irregular employment contract full or part-time, fixed or temporary), and to inform SIA about changes of foreigner s situation. Self-employed persons are obliged to contribute to sickness and pension fund depending on their gain of income in the particular year. Please consult the below specific information in part 4.2 and 4.3 according to your home country. For some specific explanations regarding the given topic (for example social system coordination within the EU and the necessity to have a portable document A1), see chapter Other regulations regarding health insurance and social security, page

15 If you need more detailed information on the system of social security in Slovakia, see chapter dedicated to its structure and description System of social security in Slovakia (excluding health insurance), page 25. Contributions in case of regular Contributions in Contributions in case of irregular employment contract (also in case case of a employment contract (for of regular employment for voluntarily Agreement on the performance Agreement on the performance of insured person of work and Contract for services) work and Contract for services) (or selfemployed) Employee Employer Employee Employee Employer Public health insurance 4% 10% 14% 4% 10% Sickness insurance 1,4% 1,4% 4,4% 0% 0% Unemployment insurance 1% 1% 2% (for selfemployed voluntary) 0% 0% Disability insurance 3% 3% 6% 3% 3% Pension insurance 4% 14% 18% 4% 14% Other: Guarantee No 0,25% No 0% 0,25% insurance Other: Accident No 0,8% No 0% 0,8% insurance Other: Solidarity No 4,75% 4,75% 0% 4,75% reserve Total 13,4% 35,2% 35,15% 11% 32,8% Which of the social security and health insurance benefits are employees in general entitled to? a. Health coverage (in Slovakia not part of social insurance system) yes Contributions to the public health insurance are mandatory for all employees in Slovakia working for an employer with permanent residence in the Slovak Republic, or for selfemployed persons performing activities in the Slovak Republic. b. Sickness benefit (in Slovakia part of sickness insurance within social insurance) yes Contributions to the sickness insurance of the social insurance system are mandatory for employees and their employer, and for self-employed persons meeting conditions regarding the income out of business. Sickness benefits in cash are paid according to the Slovak legislation i.e. the state you are insured in. c. Unemployment benefit yes Contributions to the unemployment insurance of the social insurance system are mandatory for employees and their employer. d. Parental benefit (in Slovakia present within 2 main schemes: maternity benefit as a part of sickness insurance within social insurance and parental allowance, child allowance, etc. within state social support) yes Maternity benefit is provided upon completion of certain conditions, including the minimum duration of payments to mandatory sickness insurance. Parental allowance may be granted to 15

16 persons with permanent or temporary residence on the territory of the SR and upon completion of certain conditions. e. Disability pension (in Slovakia part of pension insurance within social insurance) yes Contributions to the disability insurance within pension insurance of the social insurance system are mandatory for employees and their employer, and also self-employed persons meeting conditions regarding the income out of business. f. Old-age pension (in Slovakia part of pension insurance within social insurance) yes Contributions to the pension insurance of the social insurance system are mandatory for employees and their employer, and self-employed persons meeting conditions regarding the income out of business. g. Supplementary pension rights yes If employed, there exists a 3 rd pillar in addition to the mandatory 1 st and 2 nd pillar of pension regime, which is completely voluntary and is meant as an additional old-age pension saving. h. Other (guarantee and accident insurance, and solidarity reserve fund) yes Guarantee and accident insurance, as well as the contribution to the solidarity reserve fund, are mandatorily paid by the employer. Solidarity reserve fund is compulsory also for selfemployed persons Information for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens A. Health coverage For entitlement to medical treatment on the basis of health insurance in another EU/EEA member state or Switzerland, an EU/EEA/Swiss national must present a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) to the health care provider. See more information on EHIC and health insurance provisions in the chapter Other regulations regarding health insurance and social security, page 21. An individual, who does not have permanent residence in Slovakia and is not covered by health insurance in another EU/EEA Member State or in Switzerland, must also have mandatory public health insurance, if such person is: Employed with an employer whose seat or permanent establishment is in Slovakia, A self-employed person in Slovakia. B. Social security When living and working as an employee or a self-employed person in different Member States of the EU/EEA or Switzerland, each person is subject to the legislation of only one state at a time, which is usually the country where he/she exercises his/her occupational activity. The coordination of the social security schemes within the EU/EEA countries and Switzerland and the protection of migrant workers (including posted employees) are provided at the European level and Slovak Republic implements common rules. In case of a worker carrying out work in more than one EU/EEA Member State or Switzerland, he/she shall remain subject to single legislation only, i.e. it is necessary to determine the applicable legislation among several states of occupation using the portable document A1. Consequently, contributions to social insurance from all states where the occupational activity is performed will go only to one of the states. See more information including coordination of the social security schemes in the chapter Other regulations regarding health insurance and social security, page

17 4.3. Information for citizens from states that have a bilateral agreement with Slovakia / other countries A. Health coverage An individual, who does not have permanent residence in Slovakia and is not covered by health insurance in another EU/EEA Member State or in Switzerland, must also have concluded mandatory public health insurance, if such person is: employed by an employer established or with a fixed establishment within the territory of the Slovak Republic; o this does not apply if the person is employed in the Slovak Republic on the basis of the agreement on work performed outside employment, or a self-employed person in Slovakia. If the person does not fall into the scope of the public health insurance, commercial health insurance is compulsory. A third country national (outside EU/EEA/Switzerland) is obliged to provide the foreign police in Slovakia with a proof of concluded health insurance with regard to the duties related to the granting of temporary residence permit in Slovakia (for instance in the period between entry into Slovakia and employment contract). B. Social Security Provisions on social security for third country citizens in the Slovak Republic are based on bilateral agreements on social security. Therefore the rules applied depend on the country of origin of the citizen. Currently, the Slovak Republic has signed and active international agreements with the following states outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland: Australia, Canada, Croatia, Israel, Quebec, the Republic of Korea, The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (as of 1960; succession to Belarus, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan), Ukraine and former Federal People s Republic of Yugoslavia (as of 1957; succession to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia). The list of the bilateral treaties can be found at (in Slovak only) for detailed information on the provisions. Citizens from third countries, which Slovakia does not have a signed and active international agreement with, have rights resulting from the social security system of Slovakia only in case they have signed a work contract with an employer permanently residing in Slovakia or in case they perform self-employment activities in Slovakia. Foreign nationals with permanent or temporary residence permit may contribute to the social insurance system on a voluntary basis and upon fulfilling stated conditions, they may receive social benefits. 5. Information on social security and health coverage for RESEARCHERS AND UNIVERSITY TEACHERS without employment contract 5.1. General information for all researchers Researchers and university teachers without employment in Slovakia are usually not considered to be unemployed, but as individuals having an employment contract or self-employment activities in another state. At the same time they may move to Slovakia on the basis of a hosting agreement or invitation from a hosting organisation or external funding (e.g. granted scholarship) of their activities. 17

18 In case a researcher or a university teacher is going to be employed in the territory of the Slovak Republic and have an employment contract in another member state at the same time, see the chapter Other regulations regarding health insurance and social security Social Security for migrant workers, page 22. Look at the examples of situations you might be facing as well. Since the researcher will have an employment contract signed, the provisions applicable to employees will prevail; see more in chapter Information on social security and health coverage for employees with regular or irregular employment contract, page 14. A. Health coverage Obtaining health insurance is obligatory and a proof of health insurance is required as part of residence permit granting procedure. Before leaving the country of origin, foreigners must make sure to be covered by their current health insurance also on the territory of Slovakia, or take out new insurance before or after arrival to Slovakia. B. Social security In Slovakia, the social security coverage is based on occupational activity, not residence. Researchers without having an employment contract in Slovakia do not have to pay the compulsory contributions and shall be subject to the legislation of the state, in which they are employed/self-employed, or their state of residence. Researchers without having an employment contract in Slovakia but having permanent residence on the territory of the SR, temporary or permanent residence permit may opt for voluntary sickness, pension and unemployment insurance. Which of the social security and health insurance benefits are researchers and university teachers without an employment contract entitled to? a. Health coverage (in Slovakia not part of social insurance system) yes Health insurance is mandatory when staying in Slovakia, before leaving the country of origin, foreigners must make sure to be covered by their current health insurance also on the territory of Slovakia, or take out new insurance before or after arrival to Slovakia. b. Sickness leaves benefit (in Slovakia part of sickness insurance within social insurance) no/yes If employed in another EU/EEA member state or Switzerland, sickness benefits in cash are paid to EU/EEA/Swiss nationals according to the legislation of the state they are insured in. Researchers and university teachers with no employment contract may contribute on a voluntary basis to the sickness insurance in case of permanent residence, temporary residence permit or permanent residence permit on the territory of the SR, unless they are insured in another EU/EEA member state or Switzerland. c. Unemployment benefit no/yes Researchers and university teachers with no employment contract may contribute on a voluntary basis to the unemployment insurance in case of permanent residence, temporary residence permit or permanent residence permit on the territory of the SR, unless they are insured in another EU/EEA member state or Switzerland. d. Parental benefit (in Slovakia present within 2 main schemes: maternity benefit as a part of sickness insurance within social insurance; and parental allowance, child allowance, etc. within state social support) no/yes 18

19 Researchers and university teachers with no employment contract may contribute on a voluntary basis to the sickness insurance in case of permanent residence, temporary or permanent residence permit on the territory of the SR, unless they are insured in another EU/EEA member state or Switzerland. Maternity benefit is provided upon completion of certain conditions, including minimum duration of the payments to mandatory sickness insurance. Parental allowance may be granted to persons with permanent or temporary residence on the territory of the SR and upon completion of certain conditions. e. Disability pension (in Slovakia part of pension insurance within social insurance) no See point f. below. f. Old-age pension (in Slovakia part of pension insurance within social insurance) no/yes Researchers and university teachers with no employment contract in Slovak Republic may contribute on a voluntary basis to the pension insurance in case of permanent residence, temporary or permanent residence permit on the territory of the SR, unless they are insured in another EU/EEA member state or Switzerland. g. Supplementary pension rights no/yes If being voluntarily pension insured, there exists a 3 rd pillar in addition to the mandatory 1 st and 2 nd pillar of pension regime, which is completely voluntary and is meant as an additional oldage pension saving. h. Other (solidarity reserve fund) no/yes In case a researcher and university teachers without employment contract is voluntarily pension insured, he will also contribute to the solidarity reserve fund Information for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens A. Health coverage For entitlement to medical treatment on the basis of health insurance in another EU/EEA member state or Switzerland, an EU/EEA/Swiss national must present a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) to the health care provider. See more information on EHIC and health insurance provisions in the chapter Other regulations regarding health insurance and social security, page 21. If the person does not have health insurance from his/her home country valid also for Slovakia, he/she has to take out new health insurance, usually with commercial provider. B. Social security Researchers and university teachers employed or self-employed in another EU/EEA member state or Switzerland are subject to the social security legislation of this member state and continue paying contributions to social security system of that state. They might perform their activities on the territory of Slovakia on the basis of invitation from a hosting organisation or external funding (e.g. granted scholarship) of their activities; they also can be performing their activities as posted workers sent temporarily by their employer to work in Slovakia. In case a person does not work in any state (employed or self-employed), he/she is subject to the social security legislation of the state of residence. 19

20 5.3. Information for citizens from states that have a bilateral agreement with Slovakia / other countries A. Health coverage Health insurance is mandatory when staying in Slovakia. Before leaving the country of origin, foreigners must make sure to be covered by their current health insurance also on the territory of Slovakia, or take out new insurance before or after arrival in Slovakia. A third country national (outside EU/EEA/Switzerland) is obliged to provide the foreign police in Slovakia with a proof of concluded health insurance with regard to the duties related to the temporary residence permit granting procedure. Commercial health insurance is compulsory for everyone, who does not fall into the scope of the public health insurance. This concerns researchers who are not employed/self-employed (they perform activities e.g. on the basis of awarded scholarship) in the territory of the Slovak Republic, do not have permanent residence in the Slovak Republic, and do not study on the basis of international agreement binding for the Slovak Republic. B. Social security Researchers and university teachers might perform their activities on the territory of Slovakia on the basis of a hosting agreement, invitation from a hosting organisation or external funding of their activities. Provisions on social security for third country citizens in the Slovak Republic are based on bilateral agreements on social security. Therefore the rules applied depend on the country of origin of the researcher. Currently, the Slovak Republic has signed and active international agreements with the following states outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland: Australia, Canada, Croatia, Israel, Quebec, the Republic of Korea, The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (as of 1960; succession to Belarus, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan), Ukraine, and former Federal People s Republic of Yugoslavia (as of 1957; succession to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia). The list of the bilateral treaties can be found at (in Slovak only) for detailed information on the provisions. Foreign nationals with permanent or temporary residence permit may contribute to the social insurance system on a voluntary basis and they may receive social benefits if needed and upon fulfilling stated conditions. Citizens from third countries, which Slovakia does not have a signed and active international agreement with, have rights resulting from the social security system of Slovakia in case the person has signed a work contract with an employer permanently residing in Slovakia or in case they perform self-employment activities in Slovakia. Researchers without an employment contract are not entitled to any rights resulting from the social security system in Slovakia unless they are contributing to the system on a voluntary basis. 20

Entry and stay in Slovakia - guide to administrative duties for foreigners coming to Slovakia to study, teach or carry out research. (Based on the legislation and information valid in December 2012) SAIA,

Scholarships for University Students, PhD Students, University Teachers, Researchers and Artists from Abroad In 2005, the National Scholarship Programme for the Supports of Mobility of University Students,

Posting abroad 2010 Introduction This booklet is intended as a guide for employers and employees when planning a posting abroad. The booklet answers the following questions: Which country are the social

PORTABILITY OF SOCIAL SECURITY AND HEALTH CARE BENEFITS IN ITALY Johanna Avato Human Development Network Social Protection and Labor The World Bank Background study March 2008 The Italian Social Security

PORTABILITY OF SOCIAL SECURITY AND HEALTH CARE BENEFITS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM Johanna Avato Human Development Network Social Protection and Labor The World Bank Background study March 2008 The UK Social

Prepared by Ilmarinen and Mandatum Life. I SUMMARY Social Security The National Pension Scheme All persons with permanent residence, including foreigners with a minimum of 3 years Eligibility residence.

1 March 2009 PRESENTATION OF THE CROATIAN PENSION SYSTEM Croatian social security system is mostly the insurance based, with exception of family benefits (children allowance- doplatak za djecu) and the

12.12.2015 - EEA AGREEMENT - ANNEX VI p. 1 ANNEX VI { 1 } SOCIAL SECURITY INTRODUCTION When the acts referred to in this Annex contain notions or refer to procedures which are specific to the Community

in Scotland for holidaymakers from overseas In Scotland, most health care is provided by the National Health Service (NHS). If you are coming to Scotland on holiday or to visit friends or relatives, you

Act on the old-age pension scheme The full text of Act No 43/2004 Coll. of 20 January 2004 on the old-age pension scheme, as amended by Act No 186/2004 Coll., Act No 439/2004 Coll., Act No 721/2004 Coll.,

www.pwc.com/globalmobility Global Social Security Newsletter June 2014 2 Introduction Welcome to the June 2014 edition of our global social security newsletter, bringing you updates on changes in the social

Your social security rights in Slovakia The information provided in this guide has been drafted and updated in close collaboration with the national correspondents of the Mutual Information System on Social

Moving to or from Finland How to get covered by the Finnish social security system and what happens when you move from Finland to another country Contents When you move to Finland and from Finland 1 When

Prepared by Swiss Life Germany. I SUMMARY Social Security Eligibility All gainfully employed persons, except those employed with a salary of less than EUR 450 per month and persons with occasional earnings

Contract Work in Switzerland. A Brief Guide Introduction to Swissroll There are approximately 1,000,000 foreign employees in Switzerland, 25% of which commute from outside the country. Swissroll are registered

Your social security rights in Czech Republic The information provided in this guide has been drafted and updated in close collaboration with the national correspondents of the Mutual Information System

Template for the State of Art Report The state of art report aims at setting up a common knowledge base about the characteristics of national social security systems in partner countries (Bulgaria, Czech

Social insurance in Sweden Social insurance in Sweden Background Social insurance provides financial security in the event of illness and disability, to the elderly and to families with children. It does

Living and Working in Slovakia Central Office of Labour, Social Affairs and Family Living and European Employment Services Working in Slovakia SLOVAKIA SLOVAKIA Basic data Official name: Slovak Republic

Czech Presidency of the Council of the EU 2009 Social security system in the Czech Republic Czech Presidency of the Council of the EU www.eu2009.cz www.mpsv.cz Social Security System in the Czech Republic

Prepared by Dubai Insurance Company. I SUMMARY Social Security Eligibility UAE nationals in private or public employment Retirement Age 60M/F for Emiratis and 65 for Non-Emiratis Contributions Contributions

Applying for Pension from Abroad Did you know that you can apply for a pension even for work you did abroad in the 1960s? The Finnish Centre for Pensions is at your service when you apply for a pension

EU Employment Law Euro Info Centre December 2006 CONTENTS EU Employment Law 2 1. Anti-discrimination 2 2 2 2. Equal treatment of men and women in the workplace 3 3 3 3. Fixed and part time work including

Tax l Accounting l Audit l Advisory Living and Working in Austria 1 l Income tax in Austria 2 l Social Security in Austria 3 l Residence And Work Permits in Austria We are pleased to present you in our

Q+A AOW: Basic Old age pension What is the AOW? The General Old Age Pensions Act (AOW) is a basic pension for people aged 65 and over. In addition, the AOW grants a supplementary allowance to people entitled

Austria Belgium Bulgaria Croatia Cyprus Austria used to have a comprehensive special scheme both for farmers and for craftsmen and retailers until 31 Dec 2004. As of 1 Jan 2005 all pension systems were

(version on 01.01.2013) JOINT AGREEMENTS on the working conditions of riders hired by Professional Continental Teams and UCI ProTeams for the year of registration 2013 and the following. Signatories: -

Before you make the move*... Legalising your stay in the Czech Republic *connectedthinking 2010 PricewaterhouseCoopers Česká republika, s.r.o. All rights reserved. PricewaterhouseCoopers refers to PricewaterhouseCoopers

Prepared by TransGlobe Life. I SUMMARY Social Security Eligibility Retirement Age Contributions Retirement Labour Insurance Programme (LI) applies to companies with 5 or more staff above age 15 and under

ENTREPRENEUR S GUIDE 2016 CONTENTS Whom does YEL concern? 3 Effects of company form and ownership on the obligation to insure 3 Insuring family members 4 Impact of YEL income on pension and social security

Prepared by Swiss Life Network. I SUMMARY Social Security Eligibility All persons gainfully employed after January 1, 1983, and all those who contributed to the old system. Self-employed persons may also

Federal Department of Home Affairs FDHA Federal Social Insurance Office FSIO International Affairs Social security agreement between Switzerland and the United States of America Social security agreement

Austria Belgium Temporary disability The insured receives the cash sickness benefit until a decision on permanent disability is made. The employer pays 100% of earnings for up to 12 weeks (plus additional

Austria Belgium Bulgaria Croatia Cyprus Reduction in capacity for work of 50%. Reduction of capacity for work of at least 66%. 50% reduction in working capacity/degree of disability. More than 50% reduction

PENSIONS IN THE NETHERLANDS 1 INTRODUCTION Dutch pension providers manage around 1,000 billion for Dutch employees and retired people. This capital is an important reason why a small country of 17 million

Answers to the Questionnaire on the Supervisory Structures for Pension Funds Social Welfare Agency, Ministry of Social Welfare and Labour of Mongolia www.mswl.gov.mn A private pension system is not well

Prepared by Swiss Life. I SUMMARY Social Security Eligibility All residents aged 20 and over. Employed persons as of age 17. Retirement Age Contributions Retirement Disability 65M/64F For employed persons:

Unofficial translation Luxembourgish legislation valid only in French Law of 18 February 2013 on placement of au pair young persons, modifying 1. the amended Law of 29 August 2008 on free movement of persons

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ON EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS 1. COVERAGE 1.1 Am I covered under the CPF Act and/or the Employment Act? 2. SALARY 2.1 I have left my company but my employer has not paid me my salary.

AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE REPUBLIC OF ESTONIA AND AUSTRALIA ON SOCIAL SECURITY The Republic of Estonia and Australia (hereinafter the Contracting Parties ), Wishing to strengthen the existing friendly relations

UNITED NATIONS ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN - ECLAC ENGLISH ORIGINAL: ENGLISH Thirty-eighth meeting of the Presiding Officers of the Regional Conference on Women in Latin America

January 2014 European Social Charter (revised) European Committee of Social Rights Conclusions 2013 (SERBIA) Articles 3, 11, 12, 13, 14, 23 and 30 of the Revised Charter This text may be subject to editorial

www.epnuffic.nl P.O. Box 29777 2502 LT The Hague / The Netherlands How do I hire a highly skilled international employee? This factsheet contains information for employers wishing to hire international

LIVING and Working Slovakia 1 in SLOVAKIA www.eures.sk www.eures.europa.eu 2 Slovakia Slovakia Basic data Slovakia 3 Official name: Slovak Republic Date of inception of the Republic: 1. 1. 1993 Form of

April 2006 GPC General Practitioners Committee Overseas visitors - who is eligible for NHS treatment? Guidance for GPs Overseas visitors who is eligible for NHS treatment? There is considerable confusion

Federal Department of Home Affairs FDHA Federal Social Insurance Office FSIO International Affairs Social Security Agreement between Switzerland and Canada, Social Security Agreement between Switzerland

AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF ISRAEL AND THE REPUBLIC OF FINLAND ON SOCIAL SECURITY 1 The Government of the State of Israel and the Government of the Republic of Finland Being desirous of regulating the

LAW ON MANDATORY SOCIAL SECURITY INSURANCE CONTRIBUTIONS (the Official Gazette no. 84/04, 61/05, 62/06 and 5 / 09) Revised text ended with the Amendments from the Official Gazette of the Republic of Serbia

Prepared by PFA Pension and Danica Pension. I SUMMARY Social Security Eligibility Social security: All residents in Denmark. Supplementary pension scheme (ATP): All wage earners aged between 16 and retirement

Prepared by Danica Pension. I SUMMARY Social Security Eligibility Normal Retirement Age Contributions Essentially all residents. 65M/F The system is funded by contributions from employers, employees and

LAWS AND INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORKS GOVERNING INTERNATIONAL MIGRATION IN NORTH AND CENTRAL ASIA UN ESCAP Advocacy Forum, 28-29 June 2016, Almaty METHODOLOGY AND SCOPE OF THE STUDY Methodology is based on

Working in the Netherlands Working in the Netherlands Contents Working in the Netherlands 3 Part 1: Working in the Netherlands for a Dutch employer 5 Before you start working 6 After you start work 9 What

May 2012 Volume 39: Issue 5 ISSN 0790-4290 Contents Relate The journal of developments in social services, policy and legislation in Ireland Page No. 2 Who qualifies for a State Pension? 2 Social insurance

MIT U.S. Income Tax Presentation Non US Resident Students PwC Boston Nabih Daaboul Carol McNeil Rich Wagman 1 Basic U.S. Tax Overview for International Students A foreign national is a person born outside

Q+A Sickness Benefits Act When do you qualify for the Sickness Benefits Act? When you fall ill and are no longer employed, you can claim sickness benefit. The Sickness Benefits Act provides for this. You

Page 1/9 Guide of the national scholarship programme for international students, researchers and academic staff PURPOSE, SCOPE, RESPONSIBILITY Valid from 1 January 2015 The purpose of this programme guide

Prepared by First Life Financial Company. I SUMMARY Social Security Eligibility Retirement Contributions All persons gainfully employed under age 60. Self-employed are covered also. 60M/F To Social Security:

An introduction to Luxembourg Employment Law The Luxembourg market is characterized by the major role played by the frontier workers (Belgian, French and German) who form more than 50% of the labour force

SOCIAL INSURANCE AND UNIVERSAL HEALTH INSURANCE LAW Law Number : 5510 Date of Enactment : 31/5/2006 Published on Official Journal : Date: 16/6/2006 No.: 26200 Published on Code : Group: 5 Vol.: 45 Page:

R. LITVINOV, PhD student in Law, Kharkiv National University of Internal Affairs, SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM IN THE USA: GOOD OR BAD EXPERIENCE FOR UKRAINE? Analyzing the process of implementation of the pension